'We haven’t seen the same two teams get to hockey’s ultimate series since 2009, when the Pittsburgh Penguins used a Marc-Andre Fleury save in the final second to hold off the Detroit Red Wings in Game 7 at Joe Louis Arena. The Wings had won the Cup in 2008 in Game 6 at Pittsburgh’s Mellon Arena. (From the Time Moves On Dept.: Both of those arenas, which were classic NHL barns, … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Another long season later, it’s Panthers and Oilers in a rare Stanley Cup rematch
Archives for June 4, 2025
Top 5 reasons to watch Stanley Cup Final: Connor McDavid, Canadian drought, more from Mike Harrington
'The key to this series will come in the goal crease. Florida’s Sergei Bobrovsky, long portrayed as an overpaid sieve at $10 million per season, has become the best playoff goalie of this generation. Edmonton’s Stuart Skinner is a hot-and-cold enigma. But they have both been money since the middle of Round 2. Since May 11, Bobrovsky is 7-2, 1.34/.944, and Skinner is 6-1, … [Read more...] about Top 5 reasons to watch Stanley Cup Final: Connor McDavid, Canadian drought, more from Mike Harrington
Jarmo Kekalainen joins Kevyn Adams with Buffalo Sabres in NHL merging of the downtrodden
'It’s my understanding that Kekalainen took the job in part because he, too, likes and respects Adams. Kekalainen, soon to turn 59, has served in different capacities in NHL front offices since 1999. He was the Jackets' GM for 12 years and made it to the playoffs five times. He has a reputation for drafting and developing talent. Adams, 50, has had five rocky years as Sabres … [Read more...] about Jarmo Kekalainen joins Kevyn Adams with Buffalo Sabres in NHL merging of the downtrodden
Draft Preview | Sabres' picks, key dates, and more
'The NHL Scouting Combine is currently being held right here in Buffalo through Saturday, June 7. Representatives from all 32 clubs will spend the week meeting with prospects on the KeyBank Center suite level. The fitness testing portion of the combine – and the ensuing media interviews – will take place on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Draft Preview | Sabres’ picks, key dates, and more